The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will repave the two-way bicycle lane on 15th Street NW.

The news was announced at the monthly meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2B/Dupont on Wednesday, July 12. The repaving will be finished by the end of the summer, according to Commissioner Noah Smith, 2B-09, The path runs through Smith’s district.

The bike lanes are in serious need of assistance, with southbound lanes between Massachusetts and K Streets often resembling a washboard.

On his website, Smith adds that there will also be new signs and markings on the path. The news came after the last November’s ANC 2B resolution calling for improvements to the path, and subsequent lobbying of the DC Council.

Smith has also announced that, after ANC prodding, DDOT has agreed to a request to coordinate the pedestrian walk signals through Dupont Circle. It will no longer be necessary for pedestrians to stand on the median between four lanes of traffic when crossing into or out of the circle.

New residential building to 15th and V Streets NW. (Luis Gomez Photos)

Construction is expected to begin in July on the 95-unit residentialÂ building at the northeast corner of 15th and V Streets NW, next to the Paul Laurence Dunbar Apartments. As part of the development, Jair Lynch has been working with the residentsâ€™ associationÂ of the Dunbar Apartments to recapitalize and renovate the building, which holds a status as affordable housing for senior citizens.

The new building will not have the affordable housing requirements of the Dunbar Apartments. It will beÂ on property that is now parking for the Â Dunbar Apartments.

In November 2011, theÂ Historic Preservation Review Board approved the concept design for the building, which includes 95 residential units in nine-stories with two levels of underground parking. The new building will also feature a fitness room, a roof deck and environmentally friendly finishes (the developers are currently seekingÂ Energy Star Certification).

Project Update

Last week there was a community update:

Construction start is July 2013.

Permits have been issued for grading, sheeting and shoring to support excavation, foundation to grade.

JAIR LYNCH will continue to review development progress with ANC 1B, local civic associations and the other community throughout the project.

May 21 Meeting

On May 21 JAIR LYNCH is hosting a meeting with three members of ANC 1B and their constituents: ANC 1B12 Zahra Jilani (1B-12), Ricardo Reinoso (1B-05) and Deborah Thomas (1B-04). The meeting runs from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at theÂ Paul Laurence Dunbar Apartment (2001 15th St, NW).

There is also a tentative date, June 19,Â for a meeting with the project contractor to explain construction details and how it will affect the neighborhood will look during construction.Â If you have any questions contact Kaleena Francis at kef[AT]jairlynch.com atÂ JAIR LYNCH Development Partners.

The DC MEETMarket returns this weekend, Saturday, April 6, and the neighborhood party is bringing food, music and culture to the heart of Borderstan.

The community-driven event will take place on the corner of 15th and P Streets NW from 11 am until 5 pm. Self-described as a community market â€śwhere culture and neighbors collide,â€ť DC MEETMarket meets on the third Saturday of every month at the same location.

For more information on the free and local event, visit the DC MEETMarket Facebook page.

The outdoor market â€”Â which features local clothing and accessories designers, artisans, DC business owners, musicians and food purveyors â€” meets monthly in Logan Circle (15th and P Streets NW) and is kicking off its season on Saturday, April 6.

The cost for aÂ standard 10′ x 10′ booth space is $65 and aÂ 10′ Ă—20′ booth space is $130 for a season.

For more information, visit the website or email info[AT]dcmeetmarket.com. We’ll see you all this spring!

There was a stabbing shortly after 1 am at 15th and L Streets NW on Sunday, November 25, just south of Massachusetts Avenue NW. The two suspects were last seen near Thomas Circle at 14th Street and Vermont Avenue NW.

TheÂ DCÂ MEETMarket returns this weekend, Saturday, November 10, and the neighborhood party is bringing food, music and culture to the heart of Borderstan.

The community-driven event will take place on the corner of 15th and P Streets NW from 11 am until 5 pm.Â Self-described as a community market â€śwhere culture and neighbors collide,â€ťÂ DCÂ MEETMarket meetsÂ on the third Saturday of every month at the same location.

From Rachel Nania.Â Check out her blog,Â Sear, Simmer & Stir.Â FollowÂ NaniaÂ on TwitterÂ @rnania, email her at rachel[AT]borderstan.com.

The DC MEETMarket returns this weekend, Saturday, October 20, and the neighborhood party is bringing food, music and culture to the heart of Borderstan.

The community-driven event will take place on the corner of 15th and P Streets NW from 11 am until 5 pm.Â Self-described as a community market â€śwhere culture and neighbors collide,â€ťÂ DCÂ MEETMarket meetsÂ on the third Saturday of every month at the same location.